1.1. Outline:
This chapter starts with some basic definitions of language and Grammar from different
approaches together with a very succinct discussion of their main tenets. Section 1.3
outlines the approach chosen ...

Language:
1) Language is a network of systems, or interrelated sets of options for making
meaning (Halliday 1994:15).
2) Language is a set (finite or infinite) of sentences, each finite in length and
constructed ...

Preface
Argentinean translators have a long tradition of translating out of their native language
and demand for their services is growing steadily in all areas. Nevertheless, most training
programmes in Argentina ...

3.0 Unit 3 The NounPhrase
In this unit some characteristics of NPs will be discussed. There is a section dealing
with movement inside the DP, another one on special uses of determiners and some
explanation on the ...

Introduction: On Comparing - Reading guideline questions: What is to compare? What can be compared? Why is
comparison necessary? - Comparing languages may mean differentthings to different people. Some people
compare ...